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250ml Cuban Mojo Infused Olive Oil Blend – authentic Cuban flavor
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Cuban Black Beans and Rice with Cuban Mojo Infused Olive Oil Blend

Warm black beans, fluffy rice, and a bright Cuban mojo finish come together in a cozy, flavor-packed bowl that feels right at home on any weeknight table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Cuban, Latin American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Cuban Mojo Infused Olive Oil Blend
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven For simmering the beans
  • 1 medium saucepan For cooking the rice
  • 1 fine mesh strainer For rinsing the rice
  • 1 set Measuring cups For rice, water, and broth
  • 1 set Measuring spoons For seasonings

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cool water until the water runs mostly clear, then set it aside.
  2. Heat the Cuban Mojo Infused Olive Oil Blend in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and green bell pepper, then cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  5. Add the black beans, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring now and then.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the rice in the water according to package directions until tender and fluffy.
  7. Remove the bay leaf from the beans, then stir in the lime juice and half of the cilantro.
  8. Spoon the beans over the rice and finish with the remaining cilantro before serving.

Notes

For a richer pot, let the beans simmer a few extra minutes so the broth turns glossy and thick. If you like a softer bean mixture, mash a few beans against the side of the pan before serving. The Cuban Mojo Blend is added early for the aromatics and finished with lime for a bright, balanced bowl.

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